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Public Safety Officer - Wamc - Per Diem Variable
West Anaheim Medical Center - Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Public Safety Officer - WAMC - Per Diem Variable West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim, CA Per Diem Apply on company site Create Job Alert....
1 day ago
Patrol Officer
Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Patrol hours 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. Appointment only: .......
2 days ago
Police Services Assistant I/II (4-21)
City of Whittier - Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
, editing, retrieving and distributing technical, complex and confidential law enforcement data and information; enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems;...
2 days ago
Police Officer I - Academy Graduate
City of Corona - Corona, CA (19 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Knowledge of ordinances; principles and practices of modern law enforcement, including crime prevention, identification and investigation techniques....
2 days ago
Police Services Assistant I/II (4-21)
City of Whittier - Whittier, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
, editing, retrieving and distributing technical, complex and confidential law enforcement data and information; enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems;...
4 days ago
Police Recruit - Academy Enrolled
City of Signal Hill - Signal Hill, CA (17 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL IS THE PLACE TO WORK AND START YOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER!...
6 days ago
Police Recruit
City of Signal Hill - Signal Hill, CA (17 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
***IMPORTANT*** A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire....
6 days ago
Unarmed Vehicle Patrol Officer - Corona
Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Shifts available : 4PM- 12AM FULL TIME ( Vehicle Patrol- Drivers License is required ) 1PM - 8PM PART TIME ( Foot Patrol ) 9PM -5AM FULL TIME ( Vehicle Patrol- Valid Drivers License / Clean Drivers...
6 days ago
Part Time Police Firearms Instructor I
City of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Law enforcement or military experience as a firearms instructor is desirable....
8 days ago
Police Officer Trainee (C-28) -- Pre-Service
City of Whittier - Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
prevention and suppression; modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, and investigation; hazardous materials and proper storage and containment...
8 days ago
Police Officer Trainee (C-28) -- Pre-Service
City of Whittier - Whittier, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Knowledge of: Operations and standard operating procedures of a Police Department; principles of crime prevention and suppression; modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime...
8 days ago
Police Officer - Lateral Entry (9-20)
City of Whittier - Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
prevention and suppression; modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, and investigation; hazardous materials and proper storage and containment...
12 days ago
Police Officer Trainee
City of Fullerton - Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Applicants considered for appointment as a Police Officer Trainee will be subject to an in-depth background investigation including a polygraph examination....
13 days ago
Senior Clerical Aide (Police Department)
City of Santa Ana, CA - Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
There are current five (5) vacancies in the Budget/Fiscal, Court Liaison, Criminal Investigations, Records Division and Evidencesections of the Santa Ana Police Department....
13 days ago
Patrol Officer
Chapman University - Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
The Public Safety Patrol Officer ensures safety by patrolling campus by motor vehicle, by foot, ESV and/or by bicycle providing protection of life and property....
15 days ago

Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

Moving to Costa Mesa, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Costa Mesa, CA below.

110,851
5,005
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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work
Policing has always been psychological challenging. On any given shift police officers may encounter a range of psychological challenges including domestic violence, interacting with people...
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Basic Community Policing
This five-part course is designed to introduce tribal police officers to common issues in Indian Country and to the basic principles of community policing. The course introduces the social...
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Community Policing - Course
Community Policing from an American Indian perspective. This course offers a great overview of how Native communities can benefit from the management philosophy of Community Policing. Community...
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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

This is the average annual salary for Police Officer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA as reported by the BLS.

$88,596

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (32.0%)
  • High School or GED (25.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.4%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.5%)
  • Master's Degree (9.2%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Costa Mesa, CA
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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